I *was* going to smoothly transition into the holiday season with maybe a gourd post or something about Thanksgiving but WHY?! It's 2020, folks. We just need to jump right into the most wonderful time of the year, right? So I want start with the foundation of any great Christmassy atmosphere with my top Christmas tree picks this season!My Top Christmas Tree Picks: Balsam Hill Some of the best memories that I have revolve around Christmas. Not around the gifts -- honestly, I can't recall many of ... VIEW POST
My Top Christmas Tree Picks
A Little Farmhouse Fall Inspiration
2020 has been one heck of a year. Between being pregnant with little monster number five and dealing with the ongoing pandemic, we are reeling. Time has both flown and stood still, it seems. As I sit here, I'm wondering where October went as we trudge right on in to November. Something you should know about me -- once Halloween ends (we're talking once the kids go to bed), it's Christmas time. I start decking the halls pretty darn early because it makes me HAPPY and because it takes so darn long ... VIEW POST
Glittery Glowing Monster Jars
Glitter. You either love it or hate it. I'm in the "love it as long as I don't have to clean it up" category. Let's be honest, if you decide to bust open the glitter, you're committing to one to two weeks of picking it out of everything. Like, every nook and cranny. You'll probably even find it in your underwear. It doesn't matter how hard you try to contain it. Once you release the sparkle, it's "game over." Whether you love or hate glitter, you're almost certain to appreciate this colorful, ... VIEW POST
Monster Rice Krispie Bars
You'll find me doing the Monster Mash all week. In my sweat pants. With my unwashed hair in a messy bun balancing a glass of wine (after bedtime) and a paintbrush while noshing on pre-Halloween candy. We are well into Halloween week and we've been keeping busy with Halloween-themed snacks and activities. The kids are hopped up on sugar and less sleep than usual, having the time of their lives (hey, it's a pandemic, it doesn't take much)! Today, we kept the fun going with these fantastic monster ... VIEW POST
Easy Eyeball Cookies
I remember when Jude was still in public school. I would sign up to help with the holiday parties because I wanted to be a good mom -- specifically that Pinterest perfect mom that tries to do all the cool things all the time. My type-A shoulder person would scream "SIGN UP FOR ALL THE THINGS AND MAKE IT FANTASTIC" while my anxiety-ridden shoulder person would crumble in the background. Of course, party time would come around and I would find myself scrambling to come up with a snack, game, or ... VIEW POST
Pumpkin Spice Slime
Looking for a way to make an absolute slimy mess that will probably stick in every nook and cranny in your home and drive you absolutely batty? Terrific! Have I the activity for you! Alright, seriously, it's not *that* bad. In fact, it's actually fantastic and I'm a big fan. I've been trying to fill our Halloween week with easy (key word) crafts and snacks so when I found a recipe for pumpkin spice slime I went all in! Pumpkin Spice...Slime?That's right. It's slime. With a pinch of pumpkin ... VIEW POST
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